Re: Manti Te'o, A.J. Klein lead punishing Saints defense in overwhelming performance against Chargers
 

I never had much question about his tackling ability. It was more his ability to shed blocks and actually get up field, as well as being less than stellar at dropping back into coverage. Hopefully we have the depth at linebacker now that he won't be asked to cover much, but I was surprised to see him in the backfield as much as he was last night. Hadn't seen that since his college days.

It was encouraging and would be a huge boost if this kind of play holds up with him, considering he was not expected by many of us (maybe not even by the Saints) to be anything but a decent backup option. That's about all I was expecting. It'll be quite interesting to see how he follows this up.

Re: Manti Te'o, A.J. Klein lead punishing Saints defense in overwhelming performance against Chargers
 

And develop a heart condition, you son of B Rez

No he has been very impressive. Klein too. Haven't had someone that good since JV

Re: Manti Te'o, A.J. Klein lead punishing Saints defense in overwhelming performance against Chargers
 

Let's not forget about Stupar, he does seem to find a way to the ball

Re: Manti Te'o, A.J. Klein lead punishing Saints defense in overwhelming performance against Chargers
 

8 sacks ... I know it's pre season but 8 sacks.

Okafor on the sack of Clemmons ... boy. He arrived quickly and with bad intentions. That is how you bring it off the edge.

Re: Manti Te'o, A.J. Klein lead punishing Saints defense in overwhelming performance against Chargers
 

He was really looking good for the Chargers before blowing out the Achilles. I feel he just wasn't getting the respect because of the lack of success of the team as a whole. I was excited when we signed him. He has always had that high motor type of play. And he is hungry and as far as everything I have read about him he is well liked and respected by all of his teammates. It would not surprise me to see him named a defensive team captain this year as a Saint, just as he was as a Charger.

Re: Manti Te'o, A.J. Klein lead punishing Saints defense in overwhelming performance against Chargers
 

dude it was old school hit man, loved it!!

Re: Manti Te'o, A.J. Klein lead punishing Saints defense in overwhelming performance against Chargers
 

One could argue that Okafor should be credited for back to back sacks. He was there on that second one too. He at the least should have been credited with a halff on that next play.

Re: Manti Te'o, A.J. Klein lead punishing Saints defense in overwhelming performance against Chargers
 

They were very impressive last night. Who would ever believe that LB'er would become a strength?

Re: Manti Te'o, A.J. Klein lead punishing Saints defense in overwhelming performance against Chargers
 

Kind of like that injured QB we picked up from the Chargers a few years back. Lord, if he can do even half as much for the D as Brees did for the O, that will be the second dumbest move the Chargers ever made. Think about it, Brees, Sproles and hopefully Te'O. Hell with the draft, just pick up Chargers' throw-aways.

Re: Manti Te'o, A.J. Klein lead punishing Saints defense in overwhelming performance against Chargers
 

Manti Te'o signed? Oh well the annual IR roll of the dice. talent is not the issue but so far so good.

A.J. Klein is all I thought he would be. Smart all around player that may not make a ton of pro bowls, if any. But he can be that foundation build stone at the second level to build on.